Joel Peralta | Relief Pitcher | #62

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Joel Peralta said Friday while visiting the Rays' clubhouse that he plans to retire.

He hasn't formally announced his retirement, but Peralta told reporters that he's "not going to play anymore." It doesn't come as a surprise, as the 40-year-old has faded the last few seasons and had trouble staying healthy, putting up a 5.93 ERA this year for the Mariners and Cubs. He'll conclude his career with a 4.03 ERA and 15 saves across parts of 12 major league seasons. Fri, Sep 16, 2016 04:37:00 PM

Peralta was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa just before the All-Star break, but the 40-year-old right-hander had the right to refuse the assignment and did just that Friday. He is probably going to have to settle for another non-guaranteed minor league contract. Fri, Jul 15, 2016 11:12:00 AM

The 40-year-old hurler has been designated for assignment earlier in the week and passed through waivers unclaimed. He'll continue to provide bullpen depth at Triple-A for the Cubs. Sat, Jul 9, 2016 09:30:00 AM

Cubs designated RHP Joel Peralta for assignment.

Peralta allowed five runs -- four earned -- over four innings out of the Cubs' bullpen. The 40-year-old right-hander is probably going to clear waivers. Wed, Jul 6, 2016 12:24:00 PM

Depth Charts

Cubs placed C Willson Contreras on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.

He's expected to be sidelined for the next 4-to-6 weeks with the injury, but the Cubs remain optimistic that he'll return to see meaningful action in September. Alex Avila will handle the bulk of the catching for the Cubs while Victor Caratini has been recalled from Triple-A to add depth behind the plate.

Addison Russell (foot) jogged on the field and hit in the batting cages on Tuesday.

"I'm feeling a little bit better," Russell said after the light workout. "I'm trying to take this slow. I don't want any setbacks." The young shortstop has acknowledged that he is experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis in his right foot and there is currently no timetable for his return to the Cubs' active roster. Russell landed on the disabled list August 4.

This comes after Lester exited Thursday's start with lat tightness. The left-hander was blown up for nine runs in that start and didn't throw with his usual velocity. The Cubs aren't expected to update Lester's status until Friday at the earliest, though it's a near certainty that he'll be placed on the disabled list. Mike Montgomery, who logged 4 1/3 innings out of the bullpen on Thursday, is an obvious candidate to replace Lester in the starting rotation.

It was his first pen session since landing on the disabled list last week and he'll throw another one on Saturday. The 42-year-old has delivered a 3.55 ERA over 43 relief outings in his first year with Chicago.